Bipartisan momentum for action on mental health in the wake of the pandemic appears to be building ahead of next year’s legislative session. A group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and both chambers gathered this week at the state Capitol for a press conference, with several declaring 2022 to be “the year […]
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Atlanta opens warming center due to freezing weather
With temperatures expected to dip below freezing tonight, the City of Atlanta is activating a warming center. The city announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures. The center will open tonight at 11 p.m. and will remain open through Sunday morning at 7 a.m. The warming center is located at the Old […]
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Georgia residents brace for freezing weather
A freeze warning is in effect Saturday night and Sunday morning. If you haven’t already, now is the time to make sure your house is winterized, your pets are inside and your plants are protected from freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures are expected for most of north and central Georgia, with portions of far east central […]
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Five inmates escape from Georgia jail
UPDATE: One of the inmates has been captured. Read more about it here. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reporting that five inmates escaped from Pulaski County Jail on Friday, November 12, at about 11:15 p.m. They were last traveling in a stolen white 2015 Kia Sedona Van with Georgia tag CMP8628. According to the […]
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Did Al Sharpton’s presence at the Ahmaud Arbery trial intimidate jurors?
After Rev. Al Sharpton sat next to Ahmaud Arbery’s family in a Glynn County courtroom Wednesday, a defense attorney representing one of the three white men on trial for Arbery’s killing raised questions about prominent Black pastors showing up. The judge rejected defense attorney Kevin Gough’s request to limit how many nationally recognized Black pastors […]
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Valdosta’s Citizens Against Violence Ministry gets patrol cars
VALDOSTA — On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the Citizens Against Violence Ministry held a ceremony to unveil their refurbished Soul Patrol cars sold to the organization by the Valdosta Police Department. In August of 2021, The Valdosta Police Department received approval from councilmembers to declare two vehicles surplus to be sold to The Citizens Against Violence […]
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Mega Rail terminal at Port of Savannah will increase capacity by 30%
Officials at the Port of Savannah cut the ribbon Friday on the Mason Mega Rail Terminal, a project that will immediately increase rail capacity to and from the port by more than 30%. A first set of nine new rail tracks at the $218 million project opened for business last year, and the other nine […]
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Georgia Ambulance driver suspected of DUI after fatal crash
A patient is dead and an ambulance driver has been arrested after a deadly crash Friday night in Fairburn. The Fairburn Police responded to an overturned ambulance on W. Campbellton St. just after 7 p.m. According to local media reports, there was a non-emergency patient inside the ambulance who was not restrained. He died during […]
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Man shot to death in his car at Macon apartment complex
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at 4344 West Highland Drive at the Shadowood West Apartments just after 8 p.m. Wednesday. Bibb County deputies responded to the apartment complex regarding a shots fired call. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot […]
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How to protect your kids on social media
(StatePoint) While most social media apps require that users be over 13 years old, this hasn’t stopped many younger children from opening accounts, according to new research. The recently-released C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that 49% of parents ages 10-12 and 32% of parents of children ages 7-9 say their […]
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Police search for man who robbed two Gwinnett County BB&T Banks
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help identifying a suspect who robbed two BB&T banks this month. On November 3, an older white male entered a BB&T bank and showed the teller a note demanding money. Police say the suspect pointed a firearm at the teller during this first robbery. On November 10, […]
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Abducted one-year-old Blaise Barnett found safe
The Clarkston Police Department announced just before 3 p.m. Thursday that a one-year-old who was abducted yesterday has been found safely. Blaise Barnett was taken from Montreal Road in Clarkston yesterday while he seated inside this 2002 Ford Explorer when it was stolen from in front of his home. The vehicle was later found, but […]
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Catoosa County authorities search for suspect in car break-ins
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying a man suspected of entering several vehicles in the area of Peachtree Circle in Catoosa County on Nov. 9. The subject stole several items from the vehicles including purses, clothes, cell phone accessories, and Air Pods. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective […]
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Mattie’s Call issued for missing 15-year-old boy
A Mattie’s Call has been issued for a missing 15-year-old with ADHD who went missing from Jonesboro on Nov. 6. On November 8, 2021, at 7:40 P.M., Clayton County Police officers responded to the 200 Block of Kyle Spring Lane in Jonesboro in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, officers learned 15-year-old Markus Maitland […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
Albany and Macon are among the most dangerous U.S. metro areas
The U.S. violent crime rate — an annual, population-adjusted measure of cases of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — climbed by 5% in 2020. The increase was driven by a rise in aggravated assault and, most notably, a historic 29% surge in homicides that made 2020 the deadliest year in the United States since […]
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Milton to honor departing mayor at 15th year event
MILTON — On Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton was born. On Dec. 1, 2021, the city will be celebrating its 15th birthday – as well as the man who has been Milton’s mayor since the beginning. This special event is for those involved in making Milton the great city that it is today. Topping […]
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Johns Creek to honor veterans at Saturday ceremony
JOHNS CREEK — The City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Veterans Association will host the annual “Honoring Our Veterans” ‘event on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk. The event will include the formal dedication of “The Wall That Heals,” the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, […]
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Pirate-themed circus comes to North Point Mall
ALPHARETTA — Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the opportunity to come along on this quest in their brand new production, with performances in Alpharetta Nov. 18 through 21. Cirque Italia has sought to bring a high-class experience to audiences […]
